Topic: City Council
The City Budget
Mayor Parker kicked off budget season with her $6 billion budget proposal to City Council. Here’s what that means, and what happens now
By J.P. Romney
Mark Squilla Loves The Process
The fate of the 76ers arena rests on one person’s shoulders (hint: it’s not our new mayor). Is this any way to run a city?
By Malcolm Burnley
Who is Nicolas O’Rourke?
The freshman At-Large member of Philadelphia City Council is a member of the progressive Working Families Party — and a minister by trade. He’s giving the progressive response to President Biden’s State of the Union on March 7
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
The Dawn of the Kenyatta Era
Is the new president of Philadelphia City Council a new boss, or same as the old boss?
By Larry Platt
Who’s on Philadelphia City Council?
Meet all 17 members of the city's legislative body, representing Philly at-large and by district
By Katherine Rapin and The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Who Won in Philadelphia
On November 7, Philly (some of us, at least) voted. Here's our list of winners and losers for Mayor, City Council, judges, and more
By Julie Platt and The Citizen Staff
Who Won Seats on Philadelphia City Council?
Meet your 2024 members of Philadelphia City Council
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
The Ultimate Guide to the 2023 General Election in Philadelphia
Tuesday, November 7 — today! — we vote. Here's everything you need to know about candidates for Mayor, City Council, judges — the future of Philadelphia
By Julie Platt and The Citizen Staff
Collaboration is Key To Philly’s Future
The heads of the Chamber and United Way urge Mayor-elect Parker to share responsibility for Philly’s growth with business, philanthropic and public leaders
By Chellie Cameron and Bill Golderer
Same Old City Council?
Hours of debate on an Israel/Hamas resolution? Doubling down on councilmanic prerogative? Here, some ideas for remaking Council into an actual governing body
By Larry Platt